Pomeroy Academia Covered Bridge, Beale Township Pennsylvania

Date added: May 01, 2024

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Pennsylvania
Covered Bridges
Burr Arch

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Pomeroy Academia Covered Bridge, at 278'4" feet, is the longest remaining covered bridge in Pennsylvania. Built in 1902 by James N. Groninger, the Bridge is a double span Burr Arch design. Each span measures 135 feet, the width of the road surface is 15' 6". The bridge has vertical siding, open windows at the eave level. Abutments are cut stone. Roof is gable with standing seam metal roofing.

The bridge is owned and maintained by Juniata County Historical Society. In 2009, the Historical Society completed an eight year restoration project. Several attempts to vandalize the beautifully restored bridge have forced the Society to install video cameras to monitor the structure.

Juniata County Historical Society has several more recent photos of the bridge.